Start Your Own Construction and Contracting Business: Your Step-by-step Guide to Sucess

Build a Successful Business

If you're good with your hands and have a great business sense, now is the time to start your own construction or contracting firm. Independent contractors can earn upwards of six figures a year doing remodels, new construction, home additions and more. Author Gregg Kuehn has 30 years of experience in the industry-and now he reveals his secrets to starting and running a profitable business.

Learn how to:

• Attract clients through multiple channels: marketing, advertising and word-of-mouth recommendations
• Set a budget and write an accurate estimate for any type of job
• Price your products and services to be competitive while maximizing profits
• Hire and train great employees-and handle any employee problems
• Deal with problem clients, earn their trust and address their complaints

Detailed examples and stories from real-life contractors show you what to do-and what not to do-on your path to success. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes and get started today with your own thriving construction business.